4 h. ago The six United Cup matches that will provide Australian Open clues

Australian Open favourites are getting their seasons underway in Sydney and Perth. Here are the must-watch matches and what they mean ahead of the first slam.

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14 h. ago ‘Extremely timid’: Expert slams state’s limited trial for power line tree pruning

Strict regulations that require severe pruning of street trees around power lines could be eased in a trial aimed at improving urban canopy cover.

Events

28 h. ago The Yasawa Islands are a popular destination in which Pacific country?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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41 h. ago Cyber expert gets rare Australian visa by hacking the government

The self-taught British security researcher found a unique way to beat 99 per cent rejection odds for the elite visa.

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41 h. ago Why we should all be taking the confidence of Timothée Chalamet into 2026

We’re seeing a slow shift from quiet power to radical assuredness. Is this the key to smashing goals in the new year, and if so, how can we embrace it without giving others the ick?

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44 h. ago Alcaraz and Sinner split the slams in 2025. Can anyone stop them this year?

Can anyone challenge the dominance of the top two in men’s tennis this year? And are we about to see the emergence of a “big three” in the women’s game?

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65 h. ago De Minaur lauds young gun’s ‘unbelievable rise’ ahead of Australian Open

Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint will have the chance to play as a team at the United Cup before heading to Melbourne for the first grand slam of the year.

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68 h. ago Car ploughs into power pole after allegedly speeding from police

Two men have been seriously injured after the car they were travelling in hit a power pole and flipped.

Events

69 h. ago Ex Labor minister slams omission of word ‘antisemitism’ from Bondi review

A former Labor minister and prominent Jewish leaders have criticised the government’s failure to reference antisemitism or extremism in its cornerstone review.

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3 d. ago Trump has just sacked 30 ambassadors. The consequences for Australia are profound

In the past year, we have seen a wholesale change in how American power works, and these ambassadorial changes are an emblem of the president’s foreign policy.

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3 d. ago Police given powers to randomly search commuters on Adelaide’s public transport networks

Police have been given the power to randomly search passengers for weapons across Adelaide's public transport network ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.

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3 d. ago Gymnastics Australia slammed for ‘sloppy’ bullying investigation of Olympic coach

The National Sports Tribunal has cleared coach Olga Belooussov of seven allegations of bullying made on behalf of a then-17-year-old gymnast.

Events

4 d. ago Knives, daggers and batons seized in shopping centre crime crackdown

More than 100 people have been arrested in the first three weeks of a trial of police and protective services officers patrolling major shopping centres.

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4 d. ago Want a better relationship? Here are 15 expert tips you can use now

Relationships fail through repeated small acts more often than major, cataclysmic events. But while conflict is inevitable, small habits can help couples to maintain positive connections.

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5 d. ago ‘We need strong action now’: Families of Bondi victims’ full letter to Albanese

“We need to know why clear warning signs were ignored, how antisemitic hatred and Islamic extremism were allowed to dangerously grow unchecked, and what changes must be made to protect all Australians.”

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5 d. ago More risks and more muscle: De Minaur sets sights on Sinner, Alcaraz

Australia’s Alex de Minaur is back in Sydney for the United Cup, but his real focus is on Melbourne as the world No.7 eyes his first grand slam semi-final and more.

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6 d. ago Catholic order fails to disclose sexual misconduct of key witness

Comments made by a Court of Appeal judge indicate a fresh trial was likely because of serious disclosure breaches by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.

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6 d. ago Millions of people should be saving hundreds of dollars on power bills

The consumer watchdog has a cheery holiday message for households grappling with sky-high electricity bills – all it requires is a single phone call.

Economics

6 d. ago MCG’s rating record in peril as Stokes slams Boxing Day pitch

England captain Ben Stokes has slammed the MCG pitch as Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg flagged the governing body could take a more direct influence over pitch preparation after the Boxing Day Test finished inside two days.

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6 d. ago 50 years ago Mark Edmondson, ranked 212 in the world, won the Australian Open. How?

The most improbable and somewhat mysterious 1976 Australian Open men’s singles champion remains etched in sporting folklore as the lowest-ranked grand slam singles winner of all time.

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